As the days grow warmer and nature bursts into color, there’s no better time to celebrate the season with a cheerful crochet project. Meet the Sunny Spread Throw — a bright, inviting blanket that perfectly captures the joy of spring. This charming design blends the comfort of handmade crochet with the uplifting feel of sunny days. Whether you’re curling up on a cool evening or adding a pop of color to your living space, this throw is both practical and beautiful.
Instructions
Notes
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Ch 3 at the beginning of a round counts as a double crochet throughout.
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Ch 4 at the beginning of Round 6 counts as a treble crochet.
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Join all rounds with a slip stitch to the top of the first stitch.
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Dcfp stitches are worked around the dcfp from the previous round to create a raised, spoke-like texture. These count as increases since they are worked around existing stitches.
Abbreviations
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
Dc = Double crochet
Dcfp = Yarn over hook and draw up a loop around the post of the next stitch at the front of the work, inserting the hook from right to left. Yarn over and draw through two loops twice.
Hdc = Half double crochet
Inc = Increase
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
Sp(s) = Space(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
Tr = Treble crochet
Yoh = Yarn over hook
Measurements
Finished size: Approx 55″ × 55″ (140 × 140 cm)
Gauge
12 sc and 15 rows = 4″ (10 cm)
Motif: Approx 7¼″ (18.5 cm) square
Pattern
Motif (make 49)
Ch 4 and join with a sl st to the first chain to form a ring.
Round 1 (RS): Ch 3, work 11 dc into the ring. Join. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 3, dcfp around first dc. Dc in next dc, dcfp around the same stitch as the last dc. Repeat from * around. Join. (24 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3, dc in next st, dcfp around the same stitch as the last dc. Dc in each of the next 2 sts, dcfp around the same stitch as the last dc. Repeat from * around. Join. (36 sts)
Round 4: Ch 3, dc in each of the next 2 sts, dcfp around the same stitch as the last dc. Dc in each of the next 3 sts, dcfp around the same stitch as the last dc. Repeat from * around. Join. (48 sts)
Round 5: Ch 3, dc in each of the next 3 sts, dcfp around the same stitch as the last dc. Dc in each of the next 4 sts, dcfp around the same stitch as the last dc. Repeat from * around. Join. (60 sts)
Round 6: Ch 4. Dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in each of the next 9 sts, hdc in next st, dc in next st, tr in next st, ch 3. Repeat from * twice more, then repeat once more to the ch-3 corner section. Join. (60 sts and 4 ch-3 corner spaces)
Round 7: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in each of the next 14 sts. 5 sc in next ch-3 space, sc in each of the next 15 sts. Repeat from * twice more. Work 5 sc in the last ch-3 space. Join. (80 sc) Fasten off.
Assembly
Arrange the motifs into a 7 × 7 grid and sew them together with right sides facing. Use a whipstitch through both loops. Do not sew into the center sc of the 5-sc corners along the outer edge, as these stitches will be used when working the first round of the edging.
Edging
Notes
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Ch 3 at the beginning of a round counts as a double crochet.
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Join each round with a slip stitch to the top of the first stitch.
Round 1 (RS): Join yarn at the top right corner. Ch 1 and work a round of sc evenly around the outer edge, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join. (592 sc)
Round 2: Ch 3, work dc evenly around, placing 5 dc in each corner. Join. Slip stitch in the next 2 dc. (608 dc)
Round 3: Ch 3, work 4 dc in the first dc (center of the corner). Dc in each of the next 2 dc, dcfp around the next dc, dc in each of the next 2 dc; repeat this sequence 15 times. Dc in the next dc. Repeat the edge pattern once more, then work 5 dc in the center dc of the corner. Repeat for all sides. Join and slip stitch in the next 2 dc. (624 dc)
Round 4: Ch 3, working in back loops only, place 4 dc in the first dc. Dc in each of the next 2 dc, dcfp around the next stitch, dc in each of the next 2 dc; repeat 15 times. Continue evenly and work 5 dc in each corner. Join. (640 dc)
Round 5: Ch 1, work a final round of sc evenly around, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join and fasten off. (648 sc)
Crocheting the Sunny Spread Throw is a rewarding and uplifting project that brings both beauty and comfort into your home. With its textured motifs and sunny personality, this throw is perfect for adding warmth to your favorite space or gifting to someone special. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or ready to try something new, this pattern invites you to relax, create, and spread a little sunshine with every stitch.
